Texans weigh new constitution amid property tax reform
In Austin AP reports a proposed finance article aims to curb state and local property taxes by uniform statewide appraisal standards, separate farm land valuations, and new exemptions for seniors and veterans while keeping pay-as-you-go budgeting. Critics warn it could spark new taxes and debt. The plan would bar state property taxes except for a dime per $100 for higher education and a rent per $100 for state buildings, with many local taxation changes to begin January 1, 1978.
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Robert W. Calvert
Citizens For A Texas Constitution
Common Cause
People's Lobby
Peyton McKnight
Citizens
General Revenue Fund
Morning Markets New York stocks edge up on rate cut hopes
The New York market rose narrowly as banks cut the prime rate to 7 percent and analysts expect further easing. The noon Dow gained 22 points with 74 more advancers than decliners on the NYSE. Tenneco led volume at the Big Board, trading 103,000 shares at 24 dollars while the market index crept up. The composite index stayed at 4757 as the outlook remained cautious in New York City.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
New York City
Tenneco
American Stock Exchange
NYSE
Infant dies as security bars trap family in fire
In a south Los Angeles blaze, six relatives escaped but Talisha Lynch, 11 months, died from smoke and burns. Firemen removed steel bars blocking doors and windows with chains and crowbars. The Lynch family endured miscommunication about missing members while investigators probe the $15,000 damage and inside locking hazards.
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Angeles
Talisha Lynch
Rodeo Champ To Leave Prison A New Start With $248
Convict cowboy George Huff, top money winner in the 1975 Texas Prison Rodeo, says his $248 earnings will aid a fresh start after his 10 year sentence from Pampa. He exits Huntsville today as overall 1974 and 1975 rodeo champion, with Dolly Parton performing at the mud soaked final. Rodeo gross for 1975 reached $332,899 as state corrections official notes funds cover inmate treatment services.
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Huntsville
Tex
George Huff
Texas
Huff
Pampa
Dolly Parton
Ron Taylor
Texas Department of Corrections
Lodge Set for Degree Program by Lavaca No 36 Masons
Lavaca lodge No 36 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will meet Saturday at 7 30 a m at the lodge for breakfast and two Master Mason degree presentations The same day a 12 30 p m dinner will precede two more Master Mason degrees Leonard Harris of Grand Saline won the saddle bronc buckle with five years service Huff Cleminson Juddington of Bay City tied for hull riding top honors Each rider earned 60 05 in four rodeo performances Ronnie Trueblood a convict clown from Houston won Hard Money event with 175 total Forty convict cowboys competed for a sack bull challenge lasting five minutes The Dallas rider Joan Bishop and Houston rider Rosie J oe Robertson were crowned women convict champions earning 70 each.
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Lavaca Lodge No. 36
Leonard Harris
Grand Saline
Huff
Cleminson Juddington
Bay City
Hull
Ronnie Trueblood
Houston
Steps Okayed on Bonds Extended Text
A cash reserve fund equal to one annual installment of payments is required in the initial phase. The FHA must approve final project plans and closing plans before bids can be advertised. A district representative will monitor progress and report to the FHA. Pete Wright estimates a completion time of 150 days once initiated.
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Koch
FHA
Pete Wright
The
Soil Conservation Service
Congress To Study Tax Cuts In 1976 Plan
Congress eyes further tax relief as House Ways and Means approves a 12.7 billion personal tax cut for 1975 versus 1974 levels. Senate House energy talks aim for a compromise energy bill likely vetoed by President Ford. NYC crisis prompts searches for alternatives to a 6 billion loan guarantee. Debates on raising the debt limit and oil price controls traverse the chamber. Kissinger subpoena decision looms for the House intelligence panel.
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House
Ways and Means
Senate House
Ford
U.S
Ways and Means Committee
Bolivian Military Plane Crashes Killing About 50
A Bolivian military plane carrying officers from the military engineering school and their wives crashed in a jungle area about 100 miles from La Paz. Officials said about 49 officers and their spouses were aboard. survival counts were not immediately known. The flight was believed to be to or from an air force vacation colony in Tomonoco.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Military
Air
Air Force
Tomonoco
Princess Anne unhurt after cross country fall at Long Buckly
Britain's Princess Anne, 25, fell from her horse when her husband Capt Mark Phillips’s horse struck hers during a cross country race at Long Buckly Northamptonshire. Phillips stayed mounted. On the prior day, Prince Charles escaped uninjured from a car crash at Sandringham East Anglia. the other driver had minor injuries.
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London
Britain
Princess Anne
Long Buckly
Northamptonshire
Mark Phillips
Anne
Prince Charles
Sandringham
East Anglia
Pearl Bailey to Sing at White House Dinner for Sadat
Pearl Bailey will perform at a White House dinner honoring Egyptian President Anwar Sadat after Johnny Cash canceled due to exhaustion. The Western themed event features Indian print draped tables and centerpieces of bronzes by Remington and Russell, highlighting Sadat's interest in the American Old West.
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Washington
Pearl Bailey
White House
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
America
Frederick Remington
Charles Russell
Mercer in coma after brain surgery in California
Songwriter Johnny Mercer remains in a coma at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena after brain surgery last week. A spokesman said Mercer, 66, was slightly improved but still precarious. a tumor was removed but its malignancy is undetermined. Mercer's hits include Laura and The Atchison Topeka and the Santa Fe.
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Pasadena
Calif
Johnny Mercer
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Mercer
Laura
The
Atcheson
Topeka
Santa Fe
Lola Redford joins Consumer Action Now as paid director
The wife of actor Robert Redford says she becomes a paid director of Consumer Action Now in New York City. Lola Redford notes credibility from years of volunteer work with consumer groups. The Redfords live in New York and own a ski resort east of Provo, Utah.
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Salt Lake City
Robert Redford
Consumer Action Now
New York City
Lola Redford
Utah Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Redfords
New York
Provo
Utah
First Lady Accepts Book From Girl Scouts for Nation
In Washington Betty Ford accepted a 200th birthday book from the Girl Scouts of the U.S. The volume, given on Sunday, gathers Bicentennial project materials from Girl Scout councils in 45 states. Earlier, the Fords donated to UNICEF Trick or Treat Drive as Danny Kaye led the event in the White House Diplomatic Room.
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Washington
Betty Ford
Girl Scouts of the
U.S
Ford
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
Unicef
White House
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Thomas Rodgers of Port Lavaca
Funeral services for Mrs Thomas Rodgers of Port Lavaca were conducted Sunday at Finch Funeral Home Nixon with Rev Albert Elam presiding. Burial followed at Roundlake Cemetery near Smile. She died Friday morning at 86 after an extended illness. Surviving are her husband and a son Truman of Port Lavaca, two daughters Inez Carroll of Port Lavaca and Adele Pouncey of Smiley, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Thomas Rodgers
Port Lavaca
Finch Funeral Home
Nixon
Albert Elam
Roundlake Cemetery
Smile
Truman
Port Javaca
Inez Carroll
Adele Pouncey
Smiley
Re Election Ruled Out By Ramsey
Chairman Ben Ramsey of the Texas Railroad Commission announced he will not seek reelection when his term ends January 1 1977. Ramsey 71 will return to San Augustine to practice law after a long career in state government including lieutenant governor six terms and service on the railroad commission. Candidacy announcements include Wendlandt O Rourke and Rep. Dave Finney with Wendlandt contingent on Ramsey not running.
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Yale
Harry A Snowby
Beta Sigma Phi
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Snow Litton
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Dave Fuller
Fuller
Lynch
Los Angeles
Willie Lynch
County Usc Medical Center
Warren Lynch
Wanda Lynch
Stephanie Harris
Inez Stanley
Debbie
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Joan Bishop
Dallas
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Associated Press
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James B Allen
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Henry A Kissinger
Sleep Hollow
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Crockett Junior High
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Bram Bones
Kelley Hetrick
the Headless Horseman
Joe McIntire
Yost van Houten
Pearl
Miss Bailey
Johnny Cash
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Danny Kaye
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Wendlandt
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Rep
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D-Fort Worth
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